by Jim Campbell | May 3, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
A New Era Of Cabin Experience, Meeting Strict Safety And Performance Standards Embraer has announced that the Praetor 600E has earned triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), and EASA (European Union...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Flights Cancelled As Ultra-Low-Cost Airline Begins Winding Down Operations Spirit Airlines is shutting down after failing to get a $500 Million bailout from the Trump administration to keep operating. “It is with great disappointment that on May 2, 2026, Spirit...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Aircraft Is Not Difficult To Land But Specific Techniques Are Needed The Honda HA-420 (HondaJet) experiences runway excursions at a higher rate than other, similar airplanes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says safety recommendations. A total of thirty-nine...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Cessna 421C Crashed In Wooded Terrian In The Texas Hill Country Five people headed to a pickleball tournament are dead after a plane flying from Amarillo to New Braunfels, crashed in Wimberley, Texas late Thursday night about 40 miles southwest of Austin. The Hays...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
Increases Operational Flexibility And Safety In Day And Night Firefighting Operations Dart Aerospace has received a new TCCA STC SH26-18 for enhancements to its Fire Attack System Model 304, designed for Medium Bell 205, 212, 412, AB412, and UH-1H helicopters. These...
by Jim Campbell | May 2, 2026 | Aviation, News, Transportation
It Can Be Difficult For Helicopter Pilots And Drone Operators To Know When The Other Is Nearby The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says drones and helicopters regularly operate in the same environments and even when helicopter pilots are aware of nearby drone...